Former Republican and Mesa Mayor John Giles is Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick for lieutenant governor.  Giles, a Republican-turned-independent, was rumored to be Hobbs’ top choice for weeks, but the Democrat finally made the announcement early Tuesday.  “At a time when too many politicians are focused on partisan politics, Arizona deserves a lieutenant governor who shares […]

For the second election cycle in a row, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is refusing to debate her Republican opponent.  Hobbs narrowly won the governor’s seat by about 17,000 votes in 2022 after she declined to share a debate stage with Republican Kari Lake.  Now, U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, the winner of the July 21 Republican […]

Gov. Katie Hobbs’ reelection campaign is celebrating a $10 million boost from the Democratic Governors Association as she ramps up to face Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs.  DGA announced its spending plan early Tuesday, acknowledging it views Arizona as having the closest race for governor in the nation.  “As national Republicans are set to pour […]